Reagan Wins AWACS Sale To Saudi Arabia In Senate Vote
The Senate backed President Reagan's $8.5 billion AWACS arms package for Saudi Arabia by 52 to 48, overturning doubts after a months long lobbying push. The deal includes five AWACS planes, 1,177 missiles, 101 fuel pods, and six air tankers, seen as strengthening U.S. security and Middle East peace prospects.
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Millions Join Nationwide Walkout by Solidarity in Poland
In Warsaw millions of Solidarity workers struck for an hour, singing the national anthem and waving flags. Communist Party chief Jaruzelski demanded an end to protests while hinting at possible Soviet intervention as the strike ended.
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Dodgers win fifth World Series title in 1981
Pedro Guerrero drove in five runs with a homer a triple and a single as Los Angeles defeated the New York Yankees 9-2 in Game 6 to clinch the World Series in four straight. The Dodgers claimed their first title in 16 years and first over the Yankees since 1963 amid a season shortened by a strike and a new playoff format.
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Dead and divorced get black lung benefits errors
The Social Security Administration acknowledged 1200 dead or divorced beneficiaries received black lung payments averaging 12,200 dollars over 81 months. Overpayments total 15 to 18 million dollars, involving 900 dead recipients and 300 ex wives of coal miners.
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Road bonds will not raise taxes says Governor Rockefeller IV
Governor Rockefeller argues the proposed 750 million Roads for Jobs and Progress bond plan will not raise West Virginia taxes. He cites 1.4 billion in federal matching funds, totaling 2.1 billion for highway projects over 10 to 12 years, with no tax increases to service debt. He says inflation will ease costs and urges quick bonding to build roads and bridges now.
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Halloween costumiers tout glamour trend and steady classics
Chicago costume dealers report this year’s Halloween fashion favors glamour and revealing styles with samurais and space outfits as strong items. Witches and devils remain popular when paired with the trend. Scarcity of Arabs noted. dealers hint at broader shifts as shoppers seek daring looks.
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